Slusher, Henry C. - The National Medal of Honor Museum

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U.S. Army

Slusher, Henry C.

ConflictCivil War

Year of Action1863

Unit/CommandTroop F, 22nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Cavalry

BirthplacePennsylvania

Citation

Voluntarily crossed a branch of the Potomac River under fire to rescue a wounded comrade held prisoner by the enemy. Was wounded and taken prisoner in the attempt.

Branch: U.S. Army Conflict: Civil War Year of Action: 1863

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Wilson, Charles E.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Wilhelm, GeorgeU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Whitehead, Patton GeorgeU.S. ArmyConflict: Indian Campaigns

Wainwright, JohnU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Skidgel, Donald SidneyU.S. ArmyConflict: Vietnam War

Walton, George WashingtonU.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Thompson, Freeman C.U.S. ArmyConflict: Civil War

Whiteley, Eli LamarU.S. ArmyConflict: World War II

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